Form Submissions: Long text gets cut off in PDF

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michellemel
Asked on November 03, 2015 at 07:40 AM

Hi there,
Another question:
when saving a submission as a pdf with a really long text box reply, the text gets cut off. Saving these submissions as a pdf is a crucial part of using your forms. Is there any way to fix this or around this.
I have attached an example to explain my question. Please look at the "Project Description" row.
Thank you,
Michelle Melamed project manager
Chriistian
Answered on November 03, 2015 at 08:02 AM

UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we have just released the new version of Jotform PDF Editor.

Hi,

I checked your form - http://www.jotform.us/form/52917249495165 and I was able to see what you are reporting. Long text are cut off in the downloaded PDF of your form's submission.

Can you try to do the following steps and see if it will help solve the issue?

1. In the submission page, click PDF.

2. Click Customize PDF.

3. In Customize PDF page, Click Reset.

4. Click Save.

5. Try to download again the PDF.

Do let us know if you need further assistance.
Regards.
michellemel
Answered on November 03, 2015 at 02:46 PM

HI,
It worked on some of the rows but not all. Please see attached. ANy other suggestions?
Michelle Melamed project manager
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Kevin

Jotform Support

Answered on November 03, 2015 at 06:30 PM

Hello,

I was unable to replicate your issue and there is not any attached file, follow this guide and share us the screenshot.

Thanks.
michellemel
Answered on November 04, 2015 at 12:45 PM

Hi,
you dont really need to see a screenshot to help me with my issue. Basically, when I save my submissions as pdf, really long text in the text boxes get cut off. How do I prevent this from happening? If you still need a screenshot, please send me a link to my question on the support forum so I can upload the screen shot.
Thanks,
Michelle Melamed project manager
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Kevin

Jotform Support

Answered on November 04, 2015 at 03:41 PM

Hello Michelle,

Sorry for the issue that you are having.

I've replicated your issue and this is now reported to our level 2, we will let you know via this thread when the is solved.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards.
Kevin

Jotform Support

Answered on November 06, 2015 at 06:15 PM

Hello Michelle,

Please, follow the steps below to solve your issue :

1. Click on Customize PDF.

2. Now, click on the Reset button, but don't save :

This should fix the issue.

If you need more help, feel free to contact us.
michellemel
Answered on November 06, 2015 at 07:45 PM

that method wasn't working before but now it is. perfect. thanks!
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Boris
Answered on November 07, 2015 at 05:04 AM

On behalf of my colleague, you are most welcome, Michelle.

We are happy to hear that the provided solution worked as desired.

If you need assistance with anything else, please don't hesitate to open a new support thread about it, and we'll be happy to help.
wakecountydanda
Answered on January 22, 2016 at 04:06 PM

I see that when you hit reset, you receive a prompt indicating "This action will permanently erase your design. Are you sure?"

Given this prompt, I am afraid to hit "Reset." Is that still what you advise.

Thanks,

Matt
Ben
Answered on January 22, 2016 at 05:02 PM

Since this thread is raised to our developers for a bug fix, I have moved your post Matt to a new thread. Your new thread can be found here: http://www.jotform.com/answers/753742 and we will be replying to it shortly.
eugene

Jotform Developer

Answered on October 23, 2018 at 04:31 AM

UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we have just released the new version of Jotform PDF Editor.